Storrs Pond Dam
Storrs Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Grafton County, New Hampshire, built in 1934. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Storrs Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Storrs Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Hanover Improvement Society Inc (private). It impounds the Camp Brook near Hanover.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 140 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 254 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1934, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/02/2021.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Grafton |
| Nearest City | Hanover |
| River/Stream | Camp Brook |
| Coordinates | 43.73007, -72.25944 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 140 ft |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 254 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 254 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 181 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 865 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | HANOVER IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/02/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NH00050 |
| Federal ID | NH00050 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |